Spike in road accidents since WFH order lifted, say police
28 April 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: Police are recording an average of 180 cases of road accidents daily in Kuala Lumpur since the work-from-home (WFH) order was lifted on April 1.
Kuala Lumpur Traff...
Toyota sales reach record on recovering demand for cars
28 April 2021
TOKYO: Toyota Motor Corp.’s global sales in March rose to a record, as the automaker’s ability to keep churning out vehicles amid a global shortage of chips puts the company in pri...
First BMW and MINI service fast lane centre opens in Penang
28 April 2021
GEORGE TOWN: Auto Bavaria Penang has introduced its first-ever dedicated BMW and MINI Service Fast Lane Centre in Malaysia.
Located along Jalan Sungai Pinang in Penang, the new ...
BMW Group Malaysia gets new managing director/CEO
28 April 2021
CYBERJAYA: BMW Group AG has appointed Hans de Visser as the new managing director and chief executive officer of BMW Group Malaysia effective May 1.
De Visser takes over from Ha...
US auto suppliers oppose setting gas-powered phase-out date
28 April 2021
WASHINGTON: Auto suppliers told U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday they opposes setting a firm date to end the sale of new gasoline-powered passenger cars and warned that a quick shift to a...
Tips to avoid having your motorcycle stolen
28 April 2021
PARIS: To avoid the nasty surprise of having your two-wheeled pride and joy whisked away while your back is turned, riders need to be extra careful and follow certain rules to mini...
Australian who filmed four dead and dying police sent to pri...
28 April 2021
Pusey (right) is taken away from his home by police in Melbourne on April 23, 2020. He was sentenced to 10 months in prison today. — AP
CANBERRA: A speeding driver in Australia wa...
Thai auto exports roar ahead in March
28 April 2021
BANGKOK: Vehicle exports in March accelerated to 104,006 units, increasing 16.38 per cent year on year – the highest in the past two years thanks to a slowly recovering global econ...
Rolls-Royce celebrates Unesco World Book Day with 'Making A ...
28 April 2021
LONDON: Rolls-Royce marked the Unesco World Book and Copyright Day on April 23 with Making A Legend – a new book exploring how today's Rolls-Royce cars are designed and handcrafted...
Carsome partners CKL Group to broaden technical education
28 April 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: Carsome is partnering with CKL Group to broaden technical education capabilities for students, and provide a holistic offering to car owners and buyers.
Carsome, w...
Chinese company launches a mobile recharging robot for elect...
28 April 2021
SHANGHAI: A new device with a name that sounds a little bit like a Japanese pastry, Mochi, may prove to be a game-changer for mobility in China.
In a market that has massively a...
Clean energy innovation slowing, report warns
28 April 2021
MUNICH: A joint report by the European Patent Office and the International Energy Agency found that found that the average annual growth rate of patents for low carbon emissions te...
MINI celebrates 20 years of production
28 April 2021
OXFORD: The MINI brand and BMW Group’s UK manufacturing plants here and in Swindon are celebrating 20 years of MINI production. In early 2001, production began for MINI body parts ...
Govt expands auto incentives to tap into sea change in indus...
27 April 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: The Government has announced the extension and enhancement of automotive industry incentives in its effort to make the industry competitive as it transitions towards ...
Lotus set to bloom and go all-electric by 2028
27 April 2021
LONDON: British sports carmaker Lotus said today it will invest more than £2 billion (RM11.4bil) in new technology and in massively expanding production of its sports car models, a...
Hyundai Kona N a hot SUV that aims to be a 'corner rascal'
27 April 2021
SEOUL: Hyundai today unveiled the all-new Kona N as well as its high-performance philosophy and ambition for sustainable driving fun at Hyundai N Day, a digital showcase dedicated ...
Toyota acquires Lyft's self-driving unit for US$500m
27 April 2021
TOKYO: Toyota Motor Corp. has acquired the self-driving division of American ride-hailing company Lyft for US$500 million, in a move that underlines the Japanese automaker’s ambiti...
No interstate travel allowed during Raya
27 April 2021
PETALING JAYA: The ban on interstate travel will not be lifted for Hari Raya Aidilfitri, says Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
“Interstate travel is st...
Auto group backs guidelines for partially automated vehicles
27 April 2021
DETROIT: The trade association representing most major automakers is offering guidelines for manufacturers to advertise partially automated driving systems and to make sure drivers...
Biden moves to restore California’s power to fight car pollu...
27 April 2021
A view of traffic in Los Angeles.— AFP
WASHINGTON: The Biden administration on Monday took a key step towards restoring California’s power to limit greenhouse gas emissions from...
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Mercedes EQE 500 4Matic SUV Launch in Kuala Lumpur
